peripherals-and-displays

[left hawk]

But for my next mic upgrade if I ever do one would probably be this one
https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Condenser-Recording-Streaming-669B/dp/B06XCKGLTP

Tho it is more of a desk mic so yee

[distant galleon]

Well

I say headset

I have a yeti

So I'm really just after a pair of headphones

[amber oracle]

then as i said, headphones

[distant galleon]

Ye

[amber oracle]

go and visit a shop with demo units

[distant galleon]

Eh

[amber oracle]

because it is close to impossible to know beforehand what you actually like

[distant galleon]

I dont have anything like that near me

[amber oracle]

imo it is worth travelling for

[distant galleon]

All I really need is something reliable

That's it

That has good sound

I dont need something insane

[amber oracle]

good sound for me, might sound too "flat" for you

sound is very much like taste. individual

[distant galleon]

I mean currently i am using apple earbuds

Which honestly arent bad

And they are 20 bucks

But I would like an actual pair

[amber oracle]

then travel and listen :)

[neon quartz]

Mrs_Everyshot#1466 has been warned

Reason: Bad word usage

[distant galleon]

Hecc

I got warned

Well what I was going to say

I had a pair of coraair hs70s and they weren't bad however the charging cable was horrible and they weren't comfortable to wear after 2 hours or so

But I've heard good things about the arctis pros

[amber oracle]

imo, those are just cans on a string

[distant galleon]

And appearantly the game dac is super useful

What do you have?

[amber oracle]

a set of beyerdynamics

[distant galleon]

Of course..

How much did those cost you?

[amber oracle]

130 usd

[distant galleon]

Link?

Or name?

[amber oracle]

https://www.amazon.com/beyerdynamic-Over-Ear-Studio-Headphones-construction/dp/B0011UB9CQ

mind, they are neutral in soundprofile (to my ears)

and they are open

and i would recommend that you get the 80ohm IF you think you want them

[distant galleon]

Yeah but are they usb

[amber oracle]

heck no

[distant galleon]

Exactly

So what else would I have to get

[amber oracle]

headphones, actual headphones are not usb

nothing.

you have a soundcard already

start there.

you will be surprised what a decent set of headphones can do

[neon quartz]

Mrs_Everyshot#1466 has been warned

Reason: Bad word usage

[distant galleon]

FRIGG

I'm going to ban mee6

[amber oracle]

but again, it is impossible to say IF the DT 990's are comfortable for you.

[distant galleon]

I dont know anything about audio stuff

So a soundcard

[amber oracle]

i absolutely adore mine.

you have one already.

[distant galleon]

Do mobos have those built in or something?

[amber oracle]

yes

[distant galleon]

Ight

I figured

So I could just buy this

And plug it into a jack in my mobo

[amber oracle]

the advantage of something like the above headphones is the ability to use them with anything that has a mini-jack plug

(IF you get the 80 ohm version that is)

[distant galleon]

Mini jack?

Now is that the same as a 3.5mm?

I'm assuming no

[amber oracle]

mini jack is the actual name for the 3.5 ones

[distant galleon]

Ah

[amber oracle]

"jack" is the name of the bigger variant :)

[distant galleon]

Ah

So what's the advantage of a 3.5mm over usb?

Just the ability to do more?

[amber oracle]

yes

[distant galleon]

Better audio yes?

[amber oracle]

and in general, usb headsets come with their own (crappy) soundcard built-in

re: better audio: i would say yes

[distant galleon]

Do you play any games?

Or are you a music/editing person

[amber oracle]

i listen to a lot of music and it happens that i play games

dont have that much time for games anymore

[distant galleon]

Does it sound good for games though

[amber oracle]

in my opinion, for my tastes. yes.

[distant galleon]

What I want is the ability to pick out individual sounds

[amber oracle]

that is certainly possible for me

[distant galleon]

And if something is behind me or to the left/right of me

I can easily tell that that thing is behind or left/right of me

Personally I've found surround sound useless

And that stero sounds better and does almost the same thing

[amber oracle]

as i said in the start. Travel and listen

it might sound silly, but it answers so many questions that you might have

[distant galleon]

Well now you have me looking at beyerdynamics

I'm just asking because you have them

[amber oracle]

aye aye

and i am trying to give you the answer that, in the long run, will make you the happiest

[distant galleon]

So

Theres the 250 ohm and 80 ohm

What's the difference there?

[amber oracle]

simple answer is: studio work = 250ohm version

depending on what device you are trying to use them with, the 250ohm ones can drain a battery very quickly

[distant galleon]

I don't do any of that studio stuff

[amber oracle]

and you most likely prefer a bit more "omph!"

[distant galleon]

I like bass

But not too much

[amber oracle]

so the 80ohm is for you

[distant galleon]

Ok

[amber oracle]

have a look at the 770 model

[distant galleon]

Also sennheiser. I've heard good things about those too

[amber oracle]

i personally dislike their sound profile

[distant galleon]

Ah

Dang. The 770 are closed back. Problem with that is that I wouldn't be able to hear mommy say the hotpockets are done

Jokes aside, they look nice. Same price too as the 990

[amber oracle]

my ex dislikes my 990's but adores her 770's

she also LOVES a heavy "punch" to her sound

[distant galleon]

I mean

Not sure about punch

[amber oracle]

my ears feel like they are burning after using the 770's for 10-15 minutes

[distant galleon]

But I play a lot of realistic shooters

[amber oracle]

on the other hand, i can use the 990's for 6 hours without a problem

[distant galleon]

And I want something that is good for something like gunshots ,explosions and footsteps

So I'm assuming the so called "punch" would be good for the gunshots and stuff

[amber oracle]

hm, how to describe it

you listen to rock?

[distant galleon]

Yeah

Drums?

[amber oracle]

aye

[distant galleon]

I see

My favorite part :>

[amber oracle]

or something like a really sharp punchy guitar or bass

[distant galleon]

I'm interested...

[amber oracle]

but it is a tradeoff

because yes, you have more isolation with the 770's

[distant galleon]

Of?

Ambient noise?

[amber oracle]

but you have (imo) a more natural sound in the 990's

[distant galleon]

I mean

The thing you describe as punchy sounds like it would be great for my stuff

[amber oracle]

it could be :)

[distant galleon]

So now the 770s have 32 ohm aswell

[amber oracle]

80ohm or above imo

[distant galleon]

Punchy-er?

[amber oracle]

but again, personal preference

in theory yes.

[distant galleon]

Hm

Might just go with those then

[amber oracle]

however, you are potentially missing a bit of detail (but keep in mind, that is with my gear and my ears)

it might not be something you will ever notice

[distant galleon]

So now. I dont need any accessories for what I'm looking for.

Just straight into a 3.5mm on my mobo

[amber oracle]

yes.

that alone should be one hell of an upgrade over anything you have now

[distant galleon]

Ha

Haha

Apple earbuds

[amber oracle]

on the topic of "punch"

you know the "another brick in the wall" cover that Korn did years ago?

[distant galleon]

No

[amber oracle]

you know the song right?

[distant galleon]

I did say I listened to rock

But that's an overstatement

I'll listen to it sometimes but not often

I dont really know many of the song names

[amber oracle]

https://youtu.be/Aam9dzIiMdk?t=87 <- have a listen from that point forward. you will know the punch when it comes

[distant galleon]

Ight

[amber oracle]

(1:48)

mind, that is a fairly crappy recording, but trust me, there is one hell of a difference :)

the bass especially is silly nice on a proper set of headphones

[distant galleon]

OH

THATS THE NAME OF THAT SONG?

[amber oracle]

yes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR5ApYxkU-U <- this is the original by Pink Floyd

[distant galleon]

Let me show you what I play

I will also link a song from the soundtrack that I consider punchy

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4SAmANBHln0

There, that's their most recent song

Not sure when it turns to chaos but I love it

[amber oracle]

1:36

[distant galleon]

Thanks

Would you consider that part punchy?

Considering the drums

[amber oracle]

i can see why you think it is punchy and yes it has some punch

however

do you know who Mick Gordon is?

[distant galleon]

Nope

[amber oracle]

you played the remake of DOOM?

[distant galleon]

Oooh

He made the doom soundtrack didnt he

[amber oracle]

he is the composer

yes

[neon quartz]

Mrs_Everyshot#1466 has been warned

Reason: Bad word usage

Mrs_Everyshot#1466 has been kicked

Reason: Too many infractions

[distant galleon]

I just got kicked..

[young crown]

chill with the swearing pls

[distant galleon]

I hate this no swearing thing. I think I might have a problem

[young crown]

mee6 hates it lol

[amber oracle]

and what you linked sounds a LOT like him

[daring zenith]

Everyshot

You gotta stop before you get banned

You're like me

[distant galleon]

I know

I dont think about it though

Theres so many discord where I just say whatever with my friends

[daring zenith]

You gotta really think about it
Because the next bad word is a 1 day ban

And the next is supposedly a perm ban

[distant galleon]

Wait really?

Frick

[daring zenith]

I had the 1 day ban already

[amber oracle]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm932Sqwf5E&t=1988s <- here is what it specifically reminds me of

[daring zenith]

I've held of saying a bad word for 1000 messages now

[amber oracle]

"BFG division"

[distant galleon]

Yeah doom is chaos

[amber oracle]

nah, just tight tight rock

[distant galleon]

Never played it

I've listened to I think only 1 song from the soundtrack

It's not something I would like to listen to but if I happen to listen to it I like it

[amber oracle]

IF you are interesting in hearing him talk about "how" he arrived at the sound he did.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4FNBMZsqrY

[distant galleon]

If that makes sense

[amber oracle]

then that video is HIGHLY recommended.

aye aye, that makes perfect sense

i dont go around with that blasting in my ears all the time either

[distant galleon]

Yeah

Probably not good for you either

[amber oracle]

nope

[distant galleon]

If you watch a few videos about EFT (Escape From Tarkov) which is the main game i play, you will notice how important it is to listen to those slight sounds

I'm just looking for something that will be good for that

Those beyerdynamic headphones are looking pretty nice to grab

Might just be what I go for

[slim sky]

i just bought a new ThermalTake View 37 ARGB and got everything plugged in but for some reason my fans spin but no LED, i tried everything i could think of, my mobo is in par of supported devices but nothing is working, i have a B450 Aorus M, the case comes with a RGB Switchboard that has all the fans connected to it and has a RGb switch aswell that leads to the front panel, ive pressed and held the button with no change, the thing is plugged in via SATA power and the fans spin, it has a LED out and a M/B IN slot and neither do anything i need assistance please

[distant galleon]

Corsair fans?

[slim sky]

thermal take

[distant galleon]

Hm

You got a hub?

[slim sky]

wdym?

[distant galleon]

I know coraair has their own thing

[slim sky]

the tt RGB plus software i have says it cant find any fans

[distant galleon]

You plug a cable separate from the fan cable into a little hub for rgb stuff

So each fan has 2 cables

[slim sky]

the whole fan plugs into the switchboard

one cable

[distant galleon]

Hm

[slim sky]

the switch board then has power (SATA power) and a RGB header which i plugged into my pc but nothing

[distant galleon]

Not sure

I'm not very good with fan stuff

[slim sky]

ive emailed TT and asked but havent gotten anything yet

[distant galleon]

Tech support is great isnt it

[slim sky]

the fans spin and all so the controller isnt dead i know that

i mean i cant plame them i got the case 8 hours ago and put the email in like 3

its a super beautiful case and all too but just mising my rgb

[distant galleon]

I've never gotten a tech support response in more than 3 hourds

Hours*

Except from a russian company that made a game I played

Which was understandable

[slim sky]

ive looked online but found nothing more then dead threads that say "I fixed it" but never explain how

except one who said they sent him a new controller and it was fixed

[distant galleon]

Hm

[slim sky]

im usually good with builds but this has me confused af

[distant galleon]

If the fans come pre installed

Then they should just be plugged in already and work

[slim sky]

be it my luck that its always a tiny thing that keeps me form one shotting the build

yea pre installed

[distant galleon]

So that's TTs fault

[slim sky]

they were, all it needed is plug into mobo which i did but nothing

[distant galleon]

What mobo?

[slim sky]

b450 aorus m

[distant galleon]

I'm just trying to get a reference for what you are working with

[slim sky]

i have the B450 aorus M rev 1

[distant galleon]

So you just plugged the fans into a little 4 pin fan slot?

Should work then if there is only 1 cable

[slim sky]

no, the fans run via sata power from switch board, rgb comes from rgb header which is a 3 pin in a 4 pin space (a small gap between two pins) which i plugged in with no results

[distant galleon]

Ah

[slim sky]

the switchboard runs the fans via sata power

the rgb comes from mobo but when plugged in nothing happens

[distant galleon]

How my fans work is there is the 2 cables 1 goes into the mobo 4 pin and another goes into a little hub. That is then powered by a sata cable

(Corsair spec omega)

[slim sky]

basically the same here but a 3 pin

which comes from the hub

[distant galleon]

Yeah

So if that is all pre assembled

It should just work if you only have to plug in the fan to the mobo

I would wait for tech support

[slim sky]

this is the switch board

[distant galleon]

Hm

[slim sky]

the one with yellow highlight is my connector

[distant galleon]

Not sure

I could be getting my stuff wrong too

I'm not good with cable names

[slim sky]

idk ill wait for tt to email back, until the no RGB

[distant galleon]

Eh

Rgb can wait

Atleast the fans work

[slim sky]

yea hahaha

its such a nice case too

very large

the curved "View" panel makes it great too

[distant galleon]

Isnt that plastic though?

Or some form of plastic

I've heard stories of that panel getting scratched constantly

Without people even trying to

[slim sky]

It’s acrylic

So it scratches but not that bad

But everything scratches

[distant galleon]

Eh

Some more easily than others

That's why I love tempered glass

[slim sky]

@distant galleon So I figured out what the issue is and I’m gonna go in for a refund tomorrow morning

Took the board off the pc case and found a nice burnt out micro chip

[distant galleon]

Lmao

[lusty magnet]

Hi do you recommend hyper x cloud 2.0

[mighty egret]

I heard a lot of good things about that headset

https://youtu.be/UiIwNJuVmoU

Here’s a review by Jayz2cents

[acoustic pebble]

Rosewill Kailh Blue switches!

[slim sky]

@distant galleon I got the parts fixed and it’s all running perfectly. Images to come later. Thanks for your help

[distant galleon]

Nice!

Didnt really consider what I said help but you're welcome I guess

[calm cobalt]

I need help with choosing my wireless mouse

I'm not too worried about sensor or weight but I don't want something that is bright green

Astetics, battery life, and cost are my main concerns is I'd like to keep it below $25

Any help?

Ok ok, $25? I personally think that is way too low

for wireless

https://www.amazon.com/CORSAIR-Dark-Core-Comfortable-Ergonomic/dp/B07RCYRG63/ref=asc_df_B07RCYRG63/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366433183664&hvpos=1o22&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2119386151322264596&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010651&hvtargid=pla-787916810805&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=75767318389&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=366433183664&hvpos=1o22&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2119386151322264596&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010651&hvtargid=pla-787916810805

It is refurbished but Idek anything that wont break in 20 mins that is $25 but I'll keep searching

[random musk]

Redragon M652 Optical 2.4G Wireless Mouse with USB Receiver, Portable Gaming & Office Mice, 5 Adjustable DPI Levels, 6 Buttons for Desktop, MacBook, Notebook, PC, Laptop, Computer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D837ZLT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_k8bcEbESTBA1N

@calm cobalt

If you care to spend a bit more money on a reputable brand g305 wireless is a good buy

[calm cobalt]

I thought red dragon wasn't very reputable for mice

[random musk]

They have gotten muchhhh better over the years, still cheaply manufactured stuff tho

[calm cobalt]

Ahh I see, Because I remember red dragon stuff literally just breaking if you push on it too hard lmao

[random musk]

Yeah, they actually have some membrame keyboars now that are pretty darn good

[calm cobalt]

Also Like I want to recommend a g502, but it's wired and it's $5 over the budget

And huh, I'ma have to check them out again

[random musk]

Honeslty your best bet is used

[calm cobalt]

True

[random musk]

Hardware swap on reddit, ebay or facebook martketplace, letgo

[calm cobalt]

Thank you for responding! I love this app, if I posted that question on Reddit I would have gotten 0 replies and -2 likes

F

[random musk]

Reddits pc community is a gonat circle jerk

[calm cobalt]

Also do you mind if I ask why does it have to be wireless?

[random musk]

I understand the whole wireless thing, i hate wired mouse, the give me anxiety there gonna catch something when i flick and nock it off my desk

[calm cobalt]

Thats why I recommend a bungie

Buy a bungie once, then get cheaper mice forever

I have to sections to my setup, one half is for productivity and the other is for simulation racing, I already have so many wires running to my pc any more would be rediculous

Ah I understand, But is this mouse for fps? Or just to open games and stuff?

[random musk]

Me toooo, all my flight sim stuff lol

[calm cobalt]

Just to open game's and use menus

[random musk]

Then that red ragon will work fine

[calm cobalt]

Oh, get a cheapie one

Yes

I'm considering a Logitech k400 plus

t.ly/EJxgp

(it's a shortened amazon link)

It's a keyboard with a moose pad built in

Very expensive though, I would just say get the amazon basic wireless keyboards and mice, they are very cheap

and they last a good while

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-M705-Wireless-Marathon-Mouse/dp/B003TG75EG

This looks good to

I'd never have to worry about it charging so I might spend the extra $10

I mean it's on a good deal too

so I guess if its what you wan't for sure man

Thanks for the help!

[rough valve]

Can you repair oled burn in on a phone like you do on a tv?

[north nimbus]

@acoustic pebble you dodged a bullet by getting the Kaihua switches, those are even better than cherry despite being cheaper and probably chosen for that reason

@rough valve i'm not sure, try searching google play for an app

[mint horizon]

@north nimbus kailh switches? I thought they were exactly the same but with cheaper plastic?

[north nimbus]

no the weight is different as well as some of the mechanism

https://kono.store/products/kaihua-blue-switches

https://kono.store/collections/switches/products/hako-true-switches-10-ct they also have a novel "box" stem design that keeps keys more straight and less jiggly on the keyboard which is slowly rolling out to all their switches but has been tried so far on just a few, like this one

keyboard nerds generally approve

i've seen red ones with the box design

[mint horizon]

Well but cherry has box switches too I thought?

[north nimbus]

no

cherry's tooling dates back to the 70s and 80s

they've been making MX switches since then

[mint horizon]

Alright

Good to know

But doesn't that just mean more variety not necessarily better?

[random plover]

A lot of people see Cherry as the best of the best when it comes to switches, but a lot of the time that just isn't true tbh

[north nimbus]

well the Kaihua switches have some advantages, primarily in that box design

and also in that the tooling isn't super old

[random plover]

Cherry browns are also the least tactile tactile switch pretty much across the board

[north nimbus]

yeah i saw a kaihua box brown for sale on that same website

[mint horizon]

I have otemus and honestly to me it's all the same

[north nimbus]

which is something i might be interested in, i want a tactile switch but not heavy

outemus are really good

my keyboard allows switches to be hot swapped

it's just some cheap chinese thing

i got red switches for the GAMER potential

and i don't like typing on them, they feel cheap

[random plover]

switches that are base colors are almost all the same between the clones and cherry themselves

the part that really changes typing feel is the case, plate, stabs, and everything else

[north nimbus]

some of the kaihua switches are notably different

the browns are more tactile

[random plover]

yup, if you ever wanna know what the difference is a good place to start is looking at a force curve chart of the switch

and reviews obviously

[north nimbus]

yeah, reviews would be helpful

[mint horizon]

Idk I just got an otemu brown magiforce and some o-rings for the noise,
I've been on dome switches since I remember so anything is an upgrade

[north nimbus]

yeah probably

i'm just a keyboard dork

i like stuff

[mint horizon]

No problem with that

I just like my chewwy bwown :3

[amber oracle]

the feel and sound profile of switches is a fairly individual thing.

some like cherry, others kailh, others again gateron

etc

re: reviews: Yes, they help. however, you (as the reader) need to pay attention to the style of typing that the reviewer uses.

stomping elephant vs hummingbird

[north nimbus]

yeah i was reading some feedback on the earliest of the box switches (being sold as a discount) and it says they screw up your keycaps, and one of them doesn't even have any tactility as is marketed, so i'm glad there was at least that - even people who liked it remarked on the low tactility

[glacial dawn]

Hey, does anyone have suggestions for a gaming keyboard in the $150-200 price range? Feel free to ping me.

[cunning tide]

@glacial dawn razer huntsman elite

[visual basalt]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CJVLL1K?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share This is t working with windows 10. Any ideas? Can’t get drivers for it to work...

[calm cobalt]

@glacial dawn g513 is a bit cheaper than ur range but mine is a dream to use

Super bright rgb, USB pass through, romer g switches Logitech g hub, and the amazing construction

@visual basalt do u mean u can't find the drivers or is there a problem with them?

Also I'd recommend putting this in is and software so someone more experienced could help u if it's an issue with that

I'm kinda a noob

[visual basalt]

Thanks! I put the card in and tried using the disk to get the drivers. It hasn’t been able to identify the ports since I put it in.

I’ll go to software

[keen cosmos]

Anyone have any opinions for a keyboard in the $100 to $200 CAD range with Cherry MX Brown switches? Looking for something 104key. I don't care about RGB. I just want something decent quality that doesn't look like garbage.

Or cheap replacement keycaps that also don't look like crap so I can get the HyperX Alloy FPS and change the caps.

[mighty egret]

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/WbGxFT/corsair-k70-rgb-mk2-wired-gaming-keyboard-ch-9109012-na

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/KP8j4D/asus-rog-strix-flare-cherry-mx-brown-wired-gaming-keyboard-rog-strix-flare-cherry-mx-brown

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/RWL48d/ducky-one-2-rgb-wired-standard-keyboard-dkon1808st-buspdazt1

[keen cosmos]

Hm, thought none of the Corsairs had browns.

[mighty egret]

These are some products I found, they seem alright to my eyes but maybe you should do a little more research

Yeah, I just found out too!

[keen cosmos]

OK, thanks for the suggestions.

[mighty egret]

Yep, no worries.

[left hawk]

I'd go for Ducky, well known for actually being good rather than just popular like Corsair and Asus

[keen cosmos]

Yeah I'm considering it.

Was looking at the WASDv3 keyboards, but by the time you convert their prices to CAD, and they want like $60 USD shipping up here, it's not worth it anymore

[keen cosmos]

Oh man, there's a Ducky One 2 with no LEDs.

Hm... Follow up question... How well would mouse + Keyboard work through a USB hub? What about a headset?

[mighty egret]

Maybe there could be a slight delay, but nothing drastic. I would say it also depends on what USB hub you use.

[karmic bramble]

I need some help\advice

I am looking for a mechanical keyboard with blue switches, customizable RGB, 87 keys (ten key less), and if possible, compatible with pudding keycaps. Any ideas?

It also has to be wired

[tight geyser]

Just got my CoolerMaster mm711 mouse and I absolutely love it. I'd recommend it!

[random plover]

@keen cosmos get a leopold

[keen cosmos]

@random plover I can't find an FC900R with MX Browns anywhere, let alone one that's all black.

[mighty egret]

@karmic bramble What Budget ?

[keen cosmos]

Yup, finalized on the Ducky One 2 no LED model.

[karmic bramble]

@mighty egret around $100-$120

[mighty egret]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/dJKcCJ/cooler-master-ck530-wired-gaming-keyboard-ck-530-gkgl1-us

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QDjNnQ/fnatic-ministreak-rgb-wired-gaming-keyboard-fg-kb-5060455782130

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/P7VD4D/cooler-master-mk730-wired-gaming-keyboard-mk-730-gkcl1-us

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/sWXYcf/steelseries-apex-7-tkl-wired-gaming-keyboard-64758

Found these, all have customizable RGB, and they are TKL not sure if they are compatible with your key caps though. @karmic bramble

[north nimbus]

as long as the keycaps have MX style connections it'll be fine

[strong ridge]

its a good thing to keep around to snack on while gaming

[mighty egret]

Looking good

[manic sierra]

RGB toaster why not

[mighty egret]

@wet lagoon What type of mouse do you need ? Gaming ? Other things ? Side buttons ? DPI ? Software ? RGB ? Sensor ?

Size ?

I know that’s a bunch of questions but there are so much options nowadays (to choose from)

[desert pine]

i use a Deathadder Elite

side buttons are big

[wanton wagon]

Do monitors come with displayport cables usually?

[raven flint]

Mine did, but it was quite short, probably 1m

[toxic wedge]

rgb toaster...

i- uh, well, i mean...sure

[keen cosmos]

1m is pretty short!

[wanton wagon]

Not really

1 meter is long enough

[lilac warren]

Depends

For my setup its too short

[wanton wagon]

My pc is gonna be on my desk next to monitor

[knotty kiln]

ok i need a cheap mouse

and keyboard

[toxic wedge]

https://www.newegg.com/razer-rz01-02010100-r3u1-deathadder-elite-usb-wired/p/N82E16826153220?Item=9SIA4RE54S4293

@knotty kiln

[timid field]

I have the same mouse

It’s great

[serene isle]

A logitech g203 is pretty good you can get it for like 35 bucks new

[sharp fjord]

i got a g502 se and i like it a lot. i got mine for 20bucks at best buy

[winged vortex]

Also have the G502 and enjoy it

[serene isle]

To be honest they are both great and they last a long time

Or some of the fnactic ones but they are a bit pricey

[full grotto]

I have a question about Bluetooth functionality on a desktop; I know next to nothing about this so have several really basic questions. Is this the right forum for this? I'm new here 😕 .

[lapis elm]

You can ask here

[full grotto]

The Newegg help desk directed me here. This is the question they couldn't (didn't feel comfortable with, maybe) address: I want to add Bluetooth functionality to my desktop. I want to switch to wireless headphones and speakers. I'm in a 1br apartment, so trying to cut down on wires. I noticed in checking Newegg that I can add a device to a USB port or install a card to enable the Bluetooth. Which is better? Will a single Bluetooth transmitter/receiver handle both headphones and speaker? Will the signal go through an interior wall (total distance maybe 10 feet)?

[gloomy berry]

Wireless headphones should come with a BT adapter

Same with the speakers. hard to say about the wall, it will depend on the BT version the headphones and speakers use

And what the wall is made out of. Regular house walls with drywall should be fine. Older house with lathe and plaster maybe not

[full grotto]

So each adapter is specific to the device, similar to wireless mouse/keyboard setups?

[amber oracle]

the simple test for bluetooth is testing it with your phone @full grotto

it will give you a rough idea IF you walls are filled with something that interferes with BT

[full grotto]

Thanks @amber oracle

[amber oracle]

hopefully you know someone with a bluetooth headset that you can test with

because (i believe) we would love to give you a certain answer. but buildings being what they are.... sadly that is not possible. Hence testing is recommended (if possible ofc)

[full grotto]

I'll ask around. Actually, the headphones (used in same room as computer, as that is my "TV" as well) are most important at this point. That should be no problem. So order those first, then try with phone in bedroom and see if they work? Or just see if the headphones work in the BR. If so, then speakers in there should work as well? As long as I'm asking, would the headphones also work with my iPhone, as well as with the computer? Just I don't have to buy to sets of headphones. Told you I didn't know anything about this technology; but I can learn 😉 .

[amber oracle]

generally pure BT headsets work with phones

sorry, Headphones.

what you can (fairly easily) test is (if you can borrow a headset from someone) if things work as you think they will

[full grotto]

I'll check with my adult kids (I tend to be old school, but trying to catch up) to see if they have anything. Otherwise, I'm afraid that most of my friends may be like me. But I can ask around.

[amber oracle]

the main challenge for BT is distance (when walls are involved)

so that is what you want to test IF possible.

[full grotto]

Got it; thanks again @amber oracle . This has been really helpful.

[amber oracle]

you are very welcome, best of luck with it @full grotto, do keep us posted about how it goes :)

helps us learn too :)

[full grotto]

Will do.

[amber oracle]

Thank you

[lean sinew]

Best second monitor??

[verbal wedge]

depends

you gonna put them side by side and extend the display or you gonna do something related to programming? maybe just a second monitor to have a second monitor lol

side by side extending the display i would recommend the same make and model of what you currently have to mitigate the differences in color reproduction, refresh rates and all those other factors as much as possible

for programming/coding i would recommend one that can display vertically (a 9:16 instead of 16:9 type of thing)

for just a second monitor for whatever like having discord up on one and gaming on the other it really doesnt matter much

i would try to match the resolutions tho. not a necessity but i find having 2 different resolutions between monitors gives me a headache lol

[north nimbus]

https://www.newegg.com/p/0ZK-025X-00001 i recommend this mouse because it's absurdly cheap and i've been using them for years (one of them got stepped on by someone who weighed quite a bit and fell apart, i have the current one now)

they feel good to use, have a button to adjust sensitivity, and are incredibly responsive

[cursive marsh]

rip

[north nimbus]

it was a 13 dollar mouse

despite being a good one

you have to deal with it not having RGB too

it's just R

personally, i want a trackball but they're expensive!

in the nearly $40 range for low end

$80 range for high end

i've been looking at sanwa and logitech

probably go with sanwa as they make lovely clicky buttons for arcade games/sticks and probably trackballs too for those heavy use cases

[half salmon]

Redragon products are always fantastic

Unfortunately my mouse has died of years of abuse (Still works just if I hold down right click for a long time, maybe once per 30 seconds on average itll quickly unclick and reclick and gets annoying af in games when you miss one in 5 aims because it unzooms)

Redragon Perdition.

Fantastic mouse. Replacing it with a motospeed V18 though, I strongly desire a built in sniper button, for games that don't like macro software to do the same on a thumb button.

[unique bane]

grab a piece of thin cardboard spray some WD40 on it and rub it under both mouse clicks because when things like that happens if losses its lubricant i know cause my old mouse the left click would die out and when i would do that it would work again

[half salmon]

Its a problem internal in the switch itself.

[unique bane]

Well you should try first before dismissing it

[merry sundial]

WD-40 is mostly volatile non-polar solvent - idk if that'd be the first thing I spray up into a mouse lol.
That said - I've replaced deathadder switches with aftermarket Omron's after they started double-clicking, felt nicer too I guess, but the mouse nerds really love them - I've heard.

A good rinse of 95% isopropanol will probably do the trick.

[unique bane]

I didn't have to replace any switches all i did was lubricate my old mice and they work like i just got them new

[merry sundial]

Idk what mouse you have - but I haven't seen many with lubricant on the contact switches haha.

[unique bane]

Mainly cooler master mice

[half salmon]

I did actually try some WD40 at the time. It degrades plastic but I know from rubik's cubes for the bants, it doesn't really do all too much if its thoroughly worked in.

There still is no solution to its problem. The switch is basically dead and its only really worth just buying a new mouse.

Well when I say dead, I mean ever so slightly glitchy. Which is dead in my eyes.

[unique bane]

Also when i mentioned cardboard i mean like the type from a cigarette pack which it is pretty thin and easy to pass under without taking apart the mouse

[valid narwhal]

What's the difference between Cherry, Gateron, and Kailh switches?

[random plover]

Cherry was the company with the original patent on the switch design, it ran out and those companies compied it with their own switches and variants

[valid narwhal]

Cherry I recognize, cause their name is mentioned a lot in keyboard reviews.

Is there any meaningful difference between the different switches?

[random plover]

Not really

[tight pulsar]

cherry aren't really the smoothest rn minus their vintage and retooled black's

gaterons are 99 out of 100 a better pick imo

[merry sundial]

Agree, but don't make my mistake of putting gaterons or zealios in a cheap frame, no good

[random plover]

What keyboard?

[tight pulsar]

depends on budget

[random plover]

No I was asking him what keyboard he put the switches into

[merry sundial]

Gateron reds in a qisan magicforce pre-built off amazon for $60 or something

Was going to do the same with otemu browns in a cheapo build, glad I changed plans

[valid narwhal]

What's a good frame for a keyboard?

[random plover]

Depends on the budget

[unique bane]

1 word

Redragon 😛

[valid narwhal]

I was looking at this.
Switches are hot swappable, and you can just get the bare board.

[random plover]

gmmk is a pretty good board with 3 sizes, if you want a higher quality hotswap board and awe willing to pay more look at something from drop

[atomic crow]

Can someone help me get MSI light sync and its retarded ass to properly sync with my fans?

[tight pulsar]

yeah gmmk is decent but don’t flip it over or the switches will fall out or something

[random plover]

Lol I doubt they're that loose

Wasnt that a first run problem or something that they fixed right away

[calm cobalt]

Is it hard getting used to a 60% keyboard? My old razer full size one is on its last legs and I want to replace it. I'm between a tkl and a 60%. I mostly code in C++ and JS and game some.

[tight pulsar]

idk that’s why I built a 65

it’s got arrows and basically 4 keys to do whatever with or layers with

[random plover]

You might wanna go tkl if you use some of the functionality keys that are taken away in 60%

Or you could go for something less common like a 75% or 80% as they usually have the same keys in a smaller layout

[candid elk]

@atomic crow you should probably get an rgb control board and then use that to sync them

If your into big rgb stuff that’s the way to go you can’t get two different companies to run in sync with two different rgb controllers

Because they have different patterns and different ways they work

[valid narwhal]

Probably just go TKL. I'm not the only one in the house that will use that computer. My wife would probably curse me for having something she couldn't easily use the "delete" and arrow keys without using the "FN " button.

[calm cobalt]

LOL

[valid narwhal]

Happy wife, happy life.

[dense river]

Im looking for a gaming mouse under 50. I dont want it too light but in between

can anyone suggest anything?

I currently have the logitech g600 its good for mmos but I need soemthing for fps

[candid elk]

@dense river the g502 is good

Nice clicks good dpi and looks good and it feels nice with a good cable

[dense river]

@candid elk mind sending me a link

[candid elk]

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-G502-Performance-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B07GBZ4Q68/ref=asc_df_B07GBZ4Q68/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242012519199&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11542173713687681531&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016785&hvtargid=pla-571502120623&psc=1

@dense river

There

[dense river]

@candid elk thank you

[reef merlin]

Is there any 3rd party brand keyboards that have MSI mystic light capabilities

[keen cosmos]

HM... Keyboard came in.

They sent me a Ducky One instead of a Ducky One 2

[lunar epoch]

Lol

[keen cosmos]

Not sure if I should keep it anyway.

[lunar epoch]

Ask them what to do they will probley just send you the right one and let you keep that one

That happens to me with my graphics card and they just sennt the right one and let me keep the other one

[keen cosmos]

Hm. Alright

For a graphics card that's a pretty big one

This was with amazon, btw.

[lunar epoch]

Yeah all you have to do is call their product suprot and tell them what happen and they'll look up you purchase and send it too you

And yes they do lose some big money from that but what are they going to do with that "used" they have no use for it

[left hawk]

Oof for me. Got a k95 used and it got that nice defective stuck/dead LEDs. Tis was FB market place and we agreed for return. Tho currently contacting Corsair as well to see if warranty is still in place (seller doesn't remember).

[mighty egret]

Is WiFi usually better using a WiFi from motherboard or Ethernet cable (LAN) ?

[gloomy berry]

EThernet is always faster

[mighty egret]

Yep, that’s what I thought. Ty!

[gloomy berry]

YW

That said, good WiFi can be faster than your internet connection if it's set up right. Only thing that matters then is network speed for PC to PC transfers at home

[mighty egret]

Hm alright

T’y

[umbral garnet]

You guys know what this port is?

[half salmon]

Looks like one of those mini/micro HDMIs

[umbral garnet]

The symbol looks like :P or :D

Huh

Didnt know that existed

[half salmon]

Or mini/micro displayport

I am probably the person most confused by mini/micro and forget which is which

I assume thats a mini display port. Not a clear picture though

[amber oracle]

mini displayport is what it looks like

@umbral garnet just look in your manual next time, there is an overview of what the different ports are

[valid narwhal]

I believe that's a mini display port.

[umbral garnet]

It does look most similar to mini displayport

I don't have the manual it's somebody else's laptop

And I wanted to know the answer more rapidly and discord is faster than finding the laptop model and downloading a low quality scan of an old manual lol

[north nimbus]

my wireless is over gigabit so i'm fine with it

[cyan basalt]

Anyone have the ATH-AD700x?

[stiff thunder]

I am building budget pc that can play Apex/dota2/csgo/pubg and my gpu is rx560, any can suggest me what budget processor can handle it?
I am thinking that x3440 still working on it, but I don't overclock cause temperature here is hot.

[karmic bramble]

@stiff thunder ask that question in the #building-and-recc-chat

[rough bison]

Is this chocotacos discord?

[karmic bramble]

Nope

[distant galleon]

@stiff thunder whats your budget for a cpu

dm me for your response

[lapis oar]

Hey, I kinda need help with something. So, everyone is saying my mic is shit, so I checked "listen to this device" and then after 2 seconds, my PC crashed. Anyonne knnow a fix without me havinng to go out and buy a new headset (for now anyways, annd if u see 2 n's then it's because my Logitech G213 is acting up, gonnna send it back and replace it)

[calm cobalt]

does anyone know of a cherry red or cherry brown keybords or romer g tacttile or romer g silet

for 100 to 125

[mighty egret]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/K9F48d/kingston-hyperx-alloy-fps-pro-wired-gaming-keyboard-hx-kb4rd1-usr1

Cheapest one

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/CqGj4D/logitech-g413-carbon-wired-gaming-keyboard-920-008300

Logitech

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/d3yxFT/corsair-keyboard-ch9110010na

If you want something more expensive

[warm plaza]

https://www.newegg.com/black-homall-t-ocrc0082-chair/p/358-003X-00001 can anyone tell me if this or similar chairs (under $100 USD) are any good

[lone trellis]

@dense river

Just got it yesterday

I only bought it because I'm used to heavy thick boys. If you are used to lighter mice then this is a no no. While it's great for its price the G502 is much heavier and your wrist might end up suffering

Also anyone knows of a good desk under 100USD? I was tempted to go on Ikea and getting a simple long piece of wood but I'm curious if anyone knows of any other desk I could buy

[random plover]

I've had my g502 for like a month now and I'm loving it

[north nimbus]

@warm plaza i've heard Homall are pretty good

[calm cobalt]

Hi

My USB for my ducky snapped

For the keyboard part or smthn

[north nimbus]

you should contact Ducky's customer service

there's not an easy fix for that, it's a complicated soldering job

[daring zenith]

g pro wireless

[tight pulsar]

yeah unless you know how to solder and the pins i would just rma it

[spark thistle]

Logitech G610 Orion ($60) or Razer Huntsman($100)

[rugged raven]

Logitech, razers software is oof if ya need to program any button or such.

[random plover]

I personally get anything with romer g's as I've heard that they feel really mushy (closer to memchanical) from quite a few reviews

But switches are very much up to personal preference

[amber oracle]

@spark thistle do be aware that any keyboard with Romer G switches are stuck with the keycaps that they come with. Because the stems are incompatible with cherry switch compatible keycaps

[spark thistle]

None of the 2 have romers though

[amber oracle]

was for your information, in case you followed up on what Puddles said above

[spark thistle]

Oh ok

[amber oracle]

its a "detail" that a lot of people "conveniently" forget to mention when they talk about Romer G :)

[spark thistle]

So would you recommend the Orion or Huntsman?

[amber oracle]

how much do you value keycaps?

because yes, the huntsman is "technically" using a cherry mx stem

but it has a bunch of "stuff" surrounding it that is going to make things "interesting"

from a comparison article: "Razer being first, the stem is identical to the Cherry MX switches, so technically, all keycaps should fit perfectly fine without any issues. However, since Razer has a non-standard layout for the bottom keycaps, you will be left with using the original keycaps on the bottom row. That, plus the fact that since the keyboard is relatively new, and the switches, as of now, are proprietary, it is going to take some time for 3rd party manufacturers to come up with good replacement keycaps."

[daring zenith]

So, I have a Reddragon k552, I like the feeling of the keys, which are supposed to be Cherry MX blue equivalents, but the sound of the keys are a bit loud. What Cherry MX key would be the equivalent of blue except quieter?

[amber oracle]

the sound is a combination of the chassis and the switches (that is the simple and short answer)

[daring zenith]

So I'm asking for if I was to upgrade and change keyboard, what should I look for? I understand I can't change the keycap and reduce the noise, but I would like to know the options.

[amber oracle]

mind, i have only had very very limited hands on with reddragon boards, but the impression they left was cheap-as-can-be

[daring zenith]

Yea, it was basically the cheapest keyboard I can find xD

I would have a much bigger budget next time

[amber oracle]

with that in mind, just getting out of that "part" of the market will help

[daring zenith]

I wanted to narrow the question down a lil instead of like "what is best keyboard"

[amber oracle]

i have a old razor blackwidow on a shelf somwhere that could easily be used to hammer nails in with

it is stupidly heavy

which in this specific chassis translates into less "echo" from the switches

so even thou it is using mx blue, it is fairly silent (for a blue board)

[daring zenith]

So if I switch keys to a dif one that can be more silent, which key?

[amber oracle]

re: what is best keyboard: that is not something i could ever answer. that is 100% personal preference.

[daring zenith]

I dont quite understand if all cherry keys feel the same, or they have a few that feel the same, and a few that feels different

[amber oracle]

if we stick to the regular variants that are fairly easily available in boards.

then we have the red/black/blue/brown (and depending on market, there is white/green)

[daring zenith]

Alright

[amber oracle]

https://fynestuff.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/mechanical-keyboard-switch-guide-e1469983482645.png

[daring zenith]

So I should be looking for like MX Browns?

[amber oracle]

that removes the "click" part of it

[daring zenith]

Since thats a bump, soft, and listed as one of the common ones

[amber oracle]

aye, brown are all over

[daring zenith]

I like the feeling, not the sound

[amber oracle]

then brown

[daring zenith]

Alright, thanks

[amber oracle]

keep in mind, it is slightly "less" heavy to type on

[daring zenith]

5cN shouldn't be that big of a difference so I believe it'll be fine

[amber oracle]

just saying it ahead of time

[daring zenith]

Looking like theres also a decrease in pre-travel

[amber oracle]

aye

[warm raven]

So I've got a question, I'm looking into headsets between $80-$130 and I'm wondering if anyone has any insight on good choices. I have the logitech g pro x with blue voice capability on my mind, but I'd appreciate other ideas

[tight pulsar]

I’d go for gateron browns

Mx browns aren’t really good, people call them “dirty reds” cause the tactile bump is tiny and feels more like a scratchy switch than a bumb

[daring zenith]

huh

I just want a bump and not a loud af keyboard

like my keys are louder than my fans at max

[tight pulsar]

what size keyboard and what budget?

[daring zenith]

Full keyboard, any budget as long as it's not ridiculous, I guess up to 200$?

[amber oracle]

@tight pulsar there is very little difference between the gateron browns and the mx browns (when both are new)

[tight pulsar]

yeah, but gats are a little bit smoother and usually cheaper so it’s usually better to get them

[amber oracle]

some users "feel" they are smoother

i would personally lean towards their variance being higher

[daring zenith]

I just want the click of MX Blues and not the sound

if there are quieter mx blues I can go for those too

[amber oracle]

browns

browns are the ones that are the most available to you

[merry sundial]

I recommend ordering a sample kit of switches for $10 or so off ebay, other

[amber oracle]

or going to a local shop

[merry sundial]

Keyboards are some of the most preference weighted components imo.

That ^ - if you're fortunate to have a local shop with a nice selection.
I think microcenter used to have those sampler switch keyboards.

[daring zenith]

Ha local shop theres prob nothing within a 100 mile distance of me

[random plover]

If you look at the force curve of switches and typing sound test of them on different videos you can get an idea of what they'll feel and sound like

[amber oracle]

not unless you have a good understanding of how the force curve translates to how YOU feel

and the sound etc (as mentioned) depends on a combination of chassis and switch

[random plover]

That's why I said look at different videos, and the force curve shows you EXACTLY how the switch feels as it's an exact graph of the force of a switch as you push down

If his keyboard is loud he could try lubing stabs and band aid mod and sound dampening foam which will most likely make it quiter

[amber oracle]

the force curve is useless IF you dont understand how it relates to you.

[spark thistle]

@warm raven hypercloudX 2 or the Fnatic React headset

[random plover]

Idk what you mean by relates to you...if you look at the force curve of the switch you're currently using and compare it to another you can get a good idea of what it would feel like

[tight pulsar]

i mean it’s kinda hard to not know what the force curve shows if it’s labeled

also hella clean

[warm raven]

now what would you say is the best wireless headset?

[cyan basalt]

I hear the Steelseries Arctis 7 or Pro are pretty good

[manic sierra]

not the g933 due to a terrible microphone

[keen cosmos]

@daring zenith I just got a keyboard with MX Browns

Just a note of caution: Still makes noise if you bottom them out.

[tight pulsar]

any switch will unless its a silent

[daring zenith]

Yea I dont care bout being silent, I just dont want the clicking to be loud enough to be heard while I have headphones on

[keen cosmos]

G933 is OK. I haven't had any issues with the microphone, but the software sucks sometimes. Like the beeping when it's turning on is fuckin' annoying.

It'll do like three different beeps over ten or fifteen seconds, meanwhile I know it's on after the first one and am already listening to something, so it just beeps over my sound twice more.

[warm raven]

i was watching the youtube channel hardwarecanucks, and he madea video about the Philips SHP9500 headphones paired with the V-MODA BoomPro mic, and I gotta say that mic sounds so much better than any gaming headset mic

[warm raven]

I'm looking to switch the Philips headphones for another pair though. Does anyone know of a good quality pair of headphones or a headset that has a detachable cable?

[lilac tusk]

Can someone help me. how would I make my optiplex 3010 miracst ready? just a wifi card? if so how do I know what wifi card I need to put in my optiplex 3010?

[amber oracle]

@warm raven you got any decent music gear shops near you?

because the sound profile of some of these might not agree with your ears

if you just want a comfortable set of headphones, beyerdynamics 770/880/990 are solid choices

they, especially the 990's have a neutral sound, which i personally quite enjoy

however, there is no detachable cable on those.

AKG on the other hand does make a bunch of headphones that come with detachable cables

[warm raven]

well im looking to either find a solid headset for gaming or find a good set of headphones that i can replace the mic or cable with the V-MODA boompro mic

and im also kind of on a budget haha, i cant spend over 100

[amber oracle]

2sec, let me check if that forum is still around

it is, https://www.head-fi.org/forums/headphones-for-sale-trade.6550/

have a look here, bunch of people that have too many headphones :)

[warm raven]

ooh okay. thanks! i'll check it out

[amber oracle]

just dont blame me if your budget starts to feel cramped :)

btw, the music gear shop question was so you could go and try on the different headphones

because what fits me, might be horrible for you

[warm raven]

yeah i have no idea of any near me

[amber oracle]

shame, perhaps have a bit of a lurk in general on the head-fi forums, they are a friendly bunch

they might know of things that are relevant for you

[warm raven]

in terms of sound quality and exccluding the mic, would the cooler master mh-751 or fnatic react be better?

[amber oracle]

neither are worth the plastic they come packaged in (imo)

mind, i am 100% the wrong person to talk with if we are talking game headsets, because i am yet to hear a single one that is just decent

[warm raven]

do you know of a pair of headphones that are under 100 that would be solid?

also what do you mean by the plastic they come packaged in?

[amber oracle]

the headphones are not worth the material they come packaged in <- is what i mean

[warm raven]

why does the material packaging matteR?

[amber oracle]

https://www.amazon.com/AKG-240-Stereo-Studio-Headphones/dp/B0016MNBAM/

that is a possibility

what i was trying to say in a semi-snarky way was that i dont value the gaming headsets at all.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/akg-k240-mkii-headphones.11946/

[warm raven]

so these have a detachable cable... so i could attach the V-MODA mic to these and it'll work?

[amber oracle]

no

[warm raven]

why not?

[amber oracle]

the v-moda is not universially compatible like that (at least that is how it looks on their site)

HEADPHONE COMPATIBILITY:

V-MODA Crossfade M-100 Master, Crossfade 2 Wireless Codex Edition, Crossfade 2 Wireless, Crossfade Wireless and the rest of the Crossfade series (M-100, LP, LP2, XS,
M-80, V-80)
Most headphones with a 3.5mm input port including Beats Solo,Studio, Mixr, Skullcandy Aviator, Hesh 2, Monster Inspiration, DNA

from their site

what the AKG uses is their own design (well, its a mini-xlr iirc)

[warm raven]

Now the mic is a couple years old so they might not have updated the specifications of the mic to label each compatible headset

[amber oracle]

the AKG are headphones, so things like mics is something that is seperate from their POV

something like the antlion modmic would however work

mind, i cannot vouch for the quality of the antlion modmic.

i have never used it myself

and on that note, i am out for the night.

[calm cobalt]

does anyone have a razer viper mouse and use palm grip i wanna know if it ok to us plam grip

[west hornet]

I have viper

I actually found that after using it for some time I no longer use palm grip

I adjusted to use my fingertips on the mouse which was fine for me, guess it was because the mouse is a bit smaller than what I am used to @calm cobalt

[calm cobalt]

oh really

[ripe frost]

did you guys @warm raven @amber oracle consider the Philips SHP9500? I have a lot of friends that really like the headset, and many audiophiles consider it very good for the price.

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHP9500S-Precision-Over-ear-Headphones/dp/B00ENMK1DW

[little crater]

is this for gaeming

or for moosic

[cursive marsh]

uh

it's for sound

[little crater]

no, theres a difference

some headsets are better for music, and some are better for plugging into a pc to game with

these are music headphones

[cursive marsh]

I am

unconvinced of your beliefs

[little crater]

i have a 200 dollar pair of sennheiser headphones

theyre not that great for siege

the noise cancelling mic always gives me problems when siege tries to use it

[warm raven]

@ripe frost so i originally considred that headset, paired with the V-MODA boompro mic for gaming, but the headset is open back and I much rather prefer closed-back

and yes like sassyfish mentioned, it's not exactly for gaming

[ripe frost]

alright then, I personally prefer open-back, so I kinda forgot that some people dont like it. mb

[analog cairn]

hey any recommendations on mouse brands except Logitech cause my G502 hero is double clicking and i cant do anything in games anymore, have to get a new one

[manic sierra]

G703 for the win

if you like the g502 you will like it

[west hornet]

you guys think the G502 is bulky?

[daring zenith]

What do yall think of the Corsair K70 LUX Cherry MX Brown keyboard?

[random plover]

It's a heavier mouse but weight is really up to preference @west hornet

[manic sierra]

its a little wider than the g703 but I wouldnt call it bulky

[west hornet]

kk just asking for a friend

[manic sierra]

@west hornet it just doesnt taper in as much as modern mouses do on the sides

[west hornet]

yeah not sure what they were considering for mice

[shy timber]

Is there a difference beside the shape between the new deathadder v2 and the razer viper?

[drowsy anvil]

i just cleaned my keyboard out for the first time in forever and it feels so nice to type on now

[spark thistle]

Razer kraken x or kraken tournanent edition

[grizzled flint]

never used either, but one of my friends loves his tournament edition

[spark thistle]

For the same price would you buy Razer Kraken tournament edition or the hyper x cloud 2?

[calm cobalt]

stickerbombed my keeb

[ripe frost]

lmao

[tight pulsar]

@calm cobalt o what case is that?

[calm cobalt]

it’s the normal gk61 case

[calm cobalt]

@tight pulsar

[tight pulsar]

o

v nice

[calm cobalt]

thanks

[random plover]

Same kb here,I'm liking mine so far

[calm cobalt]

nice what switches

[random plover]

the optical blacks, they're a little heavy but I type pretty hard so it works...I'm thinking of ordering some of the reds or browns to try em out

[calm cobalt]

nice i have mine in browns

[flint maple]

witch bluethooth mous should I get

@ me and tell me or dm me and tell me

[mighty egret]

Gaming I suppose ? Logitech G604 Lightspeed has Bluetooth If I’m not mistaken

[flint maple]

i dont know about that mouse

I'd like my mouse better and than wireless

[shy timber]

Hey guys i need your help, my razer ornata chroma suddenly the f key r key and 4 key stopped working all together. I tried reinstall drivers, reinstalled synapse 3 and restarted my pc. Is there a possible solution or it is broken?

[lilac fossil]

have you tried cleaning the keyboard 🤔

my s key used to press 2 times for some reason and cleaning it fixed it

by that i mean like taking the keys off and cleaning under them

[shy timber]

I dont know if i can pull the keys to that keyboard...?

do you know i i can?

[lilac fossil]

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/razer-mecha-membrane-switch-ornata-chroma,32637.html

some just suggest compressed air and a microfiber cloth tho

[lone trellis]

I wanted to know what are some of you guy's take on 60% keyboard

I currently have a Tecware Phantom 87 Key Mechanical Keyboard

With Brown switches. But most of the people I know that enjoy playing games on PC always tell me 60% is better

Can anyone explain any key differences as to why switching to a 60% keyboard is better or is it purely based of preference and space in your mouse pad etc.

[mighty egret]

F row, Arrows, Num pad / more space occupied are the only "features" I see that a full sized keyboard can have

I think that’s about it, the biggest difference is the size though

(Between 60% and full sized in general)

Maybe there could be more specific differences between two exact 60% and Full sized kBs

[tight pulsar]

its smaller, and you dont really need all the extra keys taking up space

i use a 65% which has arrows and a few extra keys, everything i need with like 2 layers (like this)

[random plover]

My favorite part of having a 60% now is purely the amount of desk space I have (even on a small desk)

When I used a full size I didnt have enough room to fully move my mouse at the sensitivity I use and kept hitting my keyboard

[little crater]

I want a 65% keyboard for travel soon, as my current 8 pound mammoth keyboard isn't very mobile. But 60% just doesnt cut it because I need my home, end ,page up and down keys, and arrow keys lmao

And of course insert and delete

[random plover]

That's where fn comes in lol

I barely use those keys though so it didnt change much

[lone trellis]

I have a full size because I'm used to using those keys on the right side for when I'm doing CAD. Adjusting measurements and stuff

But I think I'll buy a 60% plug in all my switches for a week and see how I adapt to it

Any $40-75 recommendations?

[random plover]

I'm using the gk61 but it only works with optical switches

and I found mine for $30

[lone trellis]

Okey

[safe lantern]

ok so what do i do if logitech g hub doesnt let me do macros

[calm cobalt]

The Rakk Lam-Ang Pro in its fullest glory. T1 switches and SA Doomhammer keycaps.

[calm cobalt]

Is this from Ali Express? Pardon me, But I think I saw the brand there.

@calm cobalt ^

Looks great.

[calm cobalt]

I got it off of Alibaba actually

The ones on aliexpress are said to be for optical switches

[north nimbus]

i'm gonna buy a bluetooth keyboard with optomechanical switches

(they say optical but they're part mechanical, Gateron makes the most popular ones, and Razer uses them for their keyboards)

razer uses their in house designed/manufactured ones rather

[tight pulsar]

which one

[little crater]

the white arrow keys and esc key look dope

plus, the grey stands out more than the other one

colored legends are cool, but not as cool

[random plover]

Top for sure

[frosty magnet]

Are there any headphones that are similar to the arctis 7 in features but have thicker and more comfortable pads because I got replacement 30mm pads on my arctis 7s and my ears still touch the hard plastic inside and hurt after like 15 mins of use.

[young vine]

never used them, but the corsair void pros are insanely comfy

to me anyways.

[frosty magnet]

How thicc are the pads

[young vine]

¯_(ツ)_/¯

thick.

[mighty egret]

@hollow badge If you need help for setup improvement, what are your specs ?

I don’t know if you want to improve the looks or the pc or something else too

(Moving the conversation here because #build-pics should remain clean)

Ventus cards aren’t very cool

Definitely upgrade the GPU by the way

And an SSD is needed

What about the PSU, Case ? Maybe improvement is needed there

Or monitor

Because you’ll be pushing higher frames with a 1660S Than with 1050Ti so higher refresh rate might be needed

[hollow badge]

My specs are fine:

CPU: Intel Core i7 6700K (OC'ed to 4.3Ghz due to Crashes)
RAM: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16 GB DDR4 2800Mhz (XMP Enabled)
CPU COOLER: Cooler Master MasterLiquid Lite 240 Liquid CPU Cooler
GPU: Asus NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti (Upgrading to 1660 Super OC XS Ventus)
MOTHERBOARD: ASUS Maximus VIII Hero
HDD: Seagate BarraCuda - 1 TB Internal Hard Drive
PSU: Kolink 700W 80 PLUS GOLD MODULAR PSU
SSD: None
CASE: Kolink Stronghold Midi Tower Gaming Case - White Tempered Glass Side Window

Peripherals:
Monitor: electriQ 27" 1ms 144Hz
Mousepad: Nitro Concepts 1600 X 800MM - Black
Mouse: Glorious Model O - Matte Black (Modded Cable)
Keyboard: Motospeed CK61 (Ducky/Anne Pro Replica)

@mighty egret

just wrote it for you aha

[mighty egret]

You should really get an SSD, and maybe a better PSU (I’ve never heard of Kolink) @hollow badge

[hollow badge]

PSU is fine @mighty egret

850w with all connectors

Doesnt matter about brand lol

Kolink is known

[trim latch]

yup

https://www.caseking.de/en/brands/kolink

[tight pulsar]

the rocket is pretty nice idk any other products

[mighty egret]

It’s not because it’s from a know brand that it’s necessarily good

[sacred timber]

Hey I need some help picking a keyboard, right now mine is really loud and the keys are too broadly separated and lifted up it makes pressing keys accurately kind of difficult, are there any wired keyboards that are affordable and back lit? and flat if possible (for quiet writing)

[trim latch]

maybe you had mechanical keyboard thats why its so loud

[sacred timber]

Yeahhh and im considering buyiong a different one

which is the reason i want some opinions

[mighty egret]

You want another mechanical keyboard ?

[north nimbus]

https://www.caseking.de/en/kolink-big-chungus-rgb-aluminium-showcase-black-red-gekl-052.html @trim latch

big chungus

[trim latch]

xD haha they must be playing a lot of vr chat to come out with that name

[north nimbus]

big chungus is a meme surrounding cats

like very large cats

[trim latch]

is there a case like that with more 3.1

ports

[north nimbus]

no idea

my motherboard only has a 3.0 header anyway iirc

wish my case had four ports though

[trim latch]

they should remove 2.0 support on all cases.. because 2.0 works in 3.1 xD is there a benifits of keeping 2.0?

at the back of the mobo a lot usb slot haha

[north nimbus]

i have a lot of ports on hte back but i ruined one of them accidentally ripping out a keyboard cable while moving the case

it was not my best moment

[trim latch]

is red a symbol for 3.1?

i see red usb slot at the back

[little crater]

No, 3.1 is light blue

The red is just what the motherboard manufacturer wanted, it doesn't signify type

[trim latch]

i though 3.0 is light blue

[shell jungle]

@sacred timber look up razer cynosa chroma or ornata chroma theyre really quiet i have the cynosa its really good

[sacred timber]

Ah, thank you!

I dont think i want a mechanical keyboard btw

I think im good with the flat keys, been 8 months with this one and I still make typos because of it

[tight pulsar]

🤔 you could just buy dsa keycaps if you want flat

[little crater]

DSA caps look soo good

[sacred timber]

How do i go about installing them? Do i have to worry about size or compatibility? I would be willing to do it

[north nimbus]

i want to get blootueth keyboard

60%

i saw one i liked

it has RGB control too

[random plover]

https://www.banggood.com/Royal-Kludge-RK61-bluetooth-Wired-Dual-Mode-60-RGB-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-p-1353613.html?rmmds=search&ID=233515631&cur_warehouse=USA

rip only blue switch in stock lol

[tight pulsar]

or the Anne pro 2

https://m.banggood.com/Gateron-SwitchAnne-Pro-2-60-NKRO-bluetooth-4_0-Type-C-RGB-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard-p-1337350.html

[hollow badge]

whats the best gaming keyboard

anne pro , ducky or what

[amber oracle]

depends on what you like to use

[tight pulsar]

and what kinda budget u have

cause I’ve seen people use keyboards from $5-$3500 for gaming

[north nimbus]

I like 60% keyboards

not everyone will like those

also banggood has a processing time because of the lunar new year

anything that ships from china is gonna take forever

[raven flint]

Any suggestions on gaming keyboard + mouse? Max around $150 together; rgb both; wired both.

Also same company, if possible

[mighty egret]

Aren’t there any other particular things you would like ?

Maybe you would prefer mechanical rather than membrane KB for example

@raven flint

[raven flint]

Um, late answer but: mechanical, probably cherry mx switches;

Also the mouse shouldn’t have too many macro keys

[raven flint]

Also it would be nice if keyboard has wristrest @mighty egret

[random plover]

GMMK and g502

[raven flint]

Good. If it was meant for me.

[mighty egret]

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/L9gPxr/corsair-k68-wired-gaming-keyboard-ch-9102020-na this

And any other Corsair mouse

I heard M65 PRO / ELITE are nice

There are other options, but if you want the Same brand for KBM then I personally would recommend Corsair (or maybe razer) @raven flint

[raven flint]

What about Logitech g513 carbon + g502 hero

[mighty egret]

By macro keys on the mouse, do you mean buttons ? Because the g502 has 11 buttons or so

[raven flint]

I mean buttons on top of 3 standard

[mighty egret]

And also I can’t find any g513 carbon with cherry mx switches..

[raven flint]

Yeah. It has Logitech switches

With the buttons on the mouse i just didn’t want smth like the razer naga trinity

U could change that one tho

[mighty egret]

Well honestly G502 has a lot of buttons

[raven flint]

Ur right

[mighty egret]

But if you’re fine with that, I heard it’s good

For midsize to large hands

I personally play FPS games with a DeathAdder Elite and I love it

But that doesn’t mean you’ll like it too

[raven flint]

Um, im not fully grown. Might my hands still be midsize to big?

Also what’s a good razer keyboard?

[mighty egret]

https://www.nomorepainergonomics.com.au/blogs/no-more-pain-ergonomics/16469404-how-to-measure-your-hand-size-for-an-ergonomic-mouse

Just found this on google, you should measure your hand and see if it could be good for the dimensions of the mouse you’ll be buying

And to answer your question

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/bB3H99/razer-blackwidow-elite-wired-gaming-keyboard-rz03-02620200-r3u1

With wrist rest too

https://pcpartpicker.com/product/QwyV3C/razer-blackwidow-tournament-edition-chroma-v2-wired-gaming-keyboard-rz03-02190200-r3u1

Or this one but it’s more expensive and TKL

[raven flint]

The Blackwidow Elite + DeathAdder Elite?

[mighty egret]

yeah, what i linked you

[raven flint]

Isn’t razer overpriced generally

Because u pay a lot for branding

[mighty egret]

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJaDZC7PChgd-XMwcbZkiw/about

this guy does a lot of good mouse reviews, check